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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48003838

Date:  Feb 6, 2023

Location:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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Requisition No: 794232 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48003838

Position Number: 48003838 

Salary:  Salary Range: $36,357.66-45,0000 

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2023 

Florida Department of Education

Office of Safe Schools

LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE

Position Title: Government Operations Consultant I - CS

Position Number: 48003838

Salary Range: $36,357.66-45,0000

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

Job Description

This position must be capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting relating to the various subject matter areas within Office of Safe Schools (OSS). You must be able to coordinate and oversee administrative duties in an office and ensure that the office operates efficiently and smoothly. The responsibilities generally include duties providing liaison capabilities for the solution of operational and management problems in addition to greeting visitors, managing office supplies, overseeing other administrative staff, and supporting staff with administrative tasks like scheduling meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, Executive Director and assists the Deputy Directors and OSS staff.
• Manage Office of Safe Schools purchasing, including equipment, supplies, and other commodities.
• Prepares and processes personnel related materials (confidentiality of these matters will be maintained at all times).
• Assist with Pcard administration for the OSS.
• Receive and evaluate incoming information and ensure timely dissemination of appropriate information to key personnel.
• Receive and route incoming phone call to the appropriate staff.
• Monitors the OSS mailbox for correspondence from IG regarding complaints, parents needing information and assistance and other constituents.
• Handles CorrFlow assigned to the OSS.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of the OSS leadership calendars and daily activities.
• Support coordination of all OSS travel arrangements, including travel itinerary, air and ground transportation, hotel reservations, meeting room accommodations, and travel reimbursement.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, conference calls, including lodging and meeting space negotiation, securing technical support when needed, etc.
• Serve as the lead support for the OSS. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate degree from an accredited college or university; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional experience within an office environment or administrative work.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices; personal computers and working knowledge of MS Office programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; to solve problems and make decisions.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• State of Florida Retirement package –  
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Ability to earn 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave (annually)
• Ability to earn 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave (annually)
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance – State pays 80% of premium
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.     
• Tax-Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available     
• Tax-Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction 
• In-State Tuition Waivers

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

APPLICATION NOTES

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Each field (address, city, and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) must be completed. 
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first .

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  .

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.   Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here .  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

Benefits of working as a GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I in Tallahassee, FL:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package